Model Year | 2011 | 2007 | |
Model | Honda Odyssey | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 w/DoD OHC-4v 184 kW@5700 339 Nm@4800 |
3.6L V6 DOHC-4v 203 kW@6200 361 Nm@2500 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr Minivan, ext. | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm | 2,855 mm | 1 mm |
Length | 5,154 mm | 4,755 mm | 1 mm |
Width | 2,012 mm | 1,928 mm | 1 mm |
Height | 1,737 mm | 1,727 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,967 kg | 2,344 kg | -1 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 79 L | 100 L | -21 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,008 mm | 983 mm | -982 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,636 mm | 1,466 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,478 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,049 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,003 mm | 973 mm | -972 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,613 mm | 1,458 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,679 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 1,039 mm | 904 mm | -903 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 965 mm | 0 mm | 965 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,547 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,229 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 1,077 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Total Legroom | 3,155 mm (over 3 rows) | 1,953 mm (over 2 rows) | 2 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 1,087 L | 878 L | -877 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 2,636 L | 31.0 | -29 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 4,205 L | 2,010 L | 2 L |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The Odyssey has the best seat setup of any minivan on the market, by a large margin. Standard 8th seat, which is usable, easy to flip the 3rd row, adjustable 2nd row without floor rails to collect debris from kiddos. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 6-speed automatic FWD |
Nice and roomy 2nd row, we really like the Wide mode seating. Very nice 3rd row usable by adults. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2011 Honda Odyssey Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 247-horsepower 3.5L V6 w/DoD 5-speed automatic FWD |
The seats are still more thinly padded than the competition - and the third row seat angle is merely adequate. My mother in law noted that our Ody 3rd row is really like a standard seat - not "3rd class" - but the Pacifica made her feel like she was "stuck in the back". see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | Just acceptable. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2010 | 0 | These seats kill both my wife and my back on long trips. see full Honda Odyssey review |
2007 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |